Cathlene Dezell

Cathlene Kay DeZell, 58, of Waco, lost the fight after battling Lou Gehrig Disease, (ALS), for over three years and was released from her earthly bonds to join with her family in God's eternal grace.

She is now back in the loving arms of her father, mother and sister along with her other family members who have gone on before to prepare the way for her welcome into glory where the ravages of this disease are gone and she is made whole and well again to serve in the Master's bouquet.

Services
Friends are invited to join with the family in celebration of a life well lived as we honor Cathlene with a funeral service to be held at 3 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 2008 at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel with Father David Leibham officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.

Reception
A reception at the family home, 1425 Alston, (Timbercrest Addition) will be held immediately after the burial.

Rosary & Visitation
The Rosary will be recited along with a family visitation from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, June 16 at the OakCrest Funeral Home Chapel, 4520 Bosque Blvd.

Her Life
Cathlene lived a life of service as a Navy wife and loyal and dedicated Government employee having worked for the Naval Air Systems Command in Washington D.C. and the Patent and Trades office, the Veterans Administration in Waco and Memphis, TN, the engineering support division and most recently the Defense Contract Management Agency.

She was briefly employed by Raytheon of Waco leaving only to return to employment in government service.

Those Who Preceded Her
Cathlene is preceded in death by her father, Charles E. Smith; her mother, Cecelia M. (Garrison) Smith; and her sister, Charlene.

Survivors
She is survived by her husband, James DeZell; daughter, Victoria Ann DeZell of Waco; son; James Matthew DeZell; grandchildren, Taylor May and Quentin Riley both of Waco and Krystian Wayne DeZell of Virginia; her extended family, Andre Robbins and children, Roy, Joshua, Christian and Tori all of Waco. A special thanks to "Aunt" Mary Kret of San Antonio who cared for Cathlene as a mother would have for the last 32 years.

Special Thanks
The family would like to acknowledge and thank Dr. Sam Ralston and the many angels of Providence Hospice, especially Kristina Lee (CNA) whom Cathlene seemed to adopt as a daughter during her waning days as she cared for her with love, affection, support and understanding beyond her years.

Cathlene, James and the entire family look forward to your presence.

"Now this I say brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the Kingdom of God, therefore, O death where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?"

Memorials
Memorials may be made in memory of Cathlene K. DeZell to St. Louis Catholic Church, 2001 N. 25th St. Waco, TX 76708 or to the Gideon's Memorial Bible Fund, POB 721 Waco, TX 76703